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The switch in mood in Northland’s final election debate that got candidates talking

Debates in Northland have been called 'feral', 'misogynist' and 'racist'.

Luxon among those who vote early

Everyone doing the same thing on the same day seen as 'old fashioned'.

Rangatahi seen as key to election

Nanaia Mahuta and Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke say youth voting is key.

How much NZ’s 350,000 beneficiaries will miss out on under National’s changes

Changes proposed by National would see beneficiaries lose out on $100 a week in a decade.

All Blacks squad named, hospitality violence spike and why EV sales are surging | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2023

The All Blacks make changes ahead of final pool match, Auckland’s Tāmaki electorate race heats up and hospitality businesses call for more support in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

'Hardest week of my life': Woman vying to be youngest MP opens up on home break-in

Young Te Pāti Māori candidate trails 4 per cent behind Cabinet Minister Nanaia Mahuta

Will Act win a second electorate? Poll shows Brooke van Velden closing gap in Tāmaki

The poll showed law and order was the biggest issue for Tāmaki voters.

Years of progress or division? Kaupapa Māori election policies compared

Approaches to co-governance and Te Tiriti o Waitangi emerge as key differences.

TOP leader on Māori issues and why Treaty referendum doesn’t make sense

Raf Manji says having a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi is a “silly” idea.

Editorial: Early voting starts, have your say in the best way for you

OPINION: Our editorial on early voting as the official voting period begins.

‘Beneficiary bashing’ or encouraging more people into work? Welfare policies compared

Sanctions and benefit increases key difference between Labour, National.

Simon Wilson: The parties of the right are selling farmers short

OPINION: The best way to help the rural sector is to green the rural economy, fast.

Focus: Is social media a threat to democracy?

NZ Herald Focus talks to a social media expert about the selective social media algorithm, and whether New Zealand’s younger generation of voters is getting a clear picture of the political landscape. Video / NZ Herald

'Like an angry couple': Labour, National squabble over debate scuppered by Hipkins' Covid test

Plus: What Chris Hipkins' Covid result could mean for Labour.

Election 2023: Will we see a slump in voter turnout?

As advance voting gets under way, the signs point to a significant drop in participation.

Mood of the Boardroom: Talking points

A look back at the main talking points of the 'Mood of the Boardroom' debate between Labour's Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis.

Watch live: Grant Robertson says rates bills will rise under Nats’ plan

National has not budgeted for three waters funding in its plan.

'Malevolent actors': National says candidates and volunteers targeted by gang members

Carmel Sepuloni is likely to be the public face of Labour while Hipkins is ill.